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John Cohen

Cohen is a filmmaker, photographer, and musician, taking a particular interest in ethnographic films, textiles, and folk music. He was also Professor of Visual Arts at the State University of New York from 1972 to 1997.

John Cohen book reviews

  • Toward an Architecture 3 out of 5

    By Libby, The United States, Jan 12, 2010

    an enjoyable crazy. read more

  • Montaigne: Essays 4 out of 5

    By Andrés, Shanghai, China, Jan 1, 2010

    A good translation, at least for smoothness of reading. The focus is quite on the practical: Montaigne explicitly avoids abstract ruminations. And much of the advice places moderation above all other... read more

  • The Conquest of New Spain 5 out of 5

    By Takipsilim, Metro Manila, Philippines, Dec 12, 2009

    The greatest conquest in history. What Cortes and his Conquistadors went through, what they accomplished, and the heroism of the Aztecs in defending their culture and land is an epic for all time. read more

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